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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,632.24, 1,181,329.55 and 549,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,632.24, 1,181,329.55 and 549,826.46 is: 759,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,632.24 : 1,181,329.55 = 549,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,632.24/1,181,329.55 = 549,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,632.24x = 1,181,329.55 × 549,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,632.24x = 649,526,235,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,526,235,914.11/855,632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,118.47

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